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A new and unexpected environmental threat has emerged, unleashing hordes of the primitive tunnel dwellers known as the Valk. Jonah must find a way to keep the Elk safe from new enemies while trying to outrun the Cygoa in a land of dwindling resources and constant death. From best-selling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new post-apocalyptic series chronicling one man’s challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity.

Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and best-selling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft.

This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World.

We are the rock. We are the rebels. We are Gen X. In the vast chronicle of musical revolutions, where legends are often illuminated by stage lights, platinum records, and iconic riffs, Generation X stands amid the crescendo. Born in the twilight of vinyl and the dawn of digital, we’ve witnessed an era of unparalleled transformation in music, and with it, the evolving essence of rock and roll. But “Generation X: A Hidden History of Rock’s Defining Era (1969-2000)” speaks to the soul of the Gen Xer who knows deep down that the true spirit of rock isn’t captured solely by chart-...

A strange symbol. Supernatural events. Portals to parallel worlds. Strange things are afoot in coastal New England. A group of extraordinary writers gathered in Salem, Massachusetts, at the legendary Hawthorne Hotel to collaborate on an eerie anthology for the Witches of Salem writers’ retreat hosted by J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon. These talented writers wrote a collection of short stories in a cocreated world that will satisfy even the most hardcore dark fantasy and speculative fiction listeners. Curse of the Spiral is a new paranormal dark fantasy anthology.

I've found my third, and he's definitely the sin of anger. Jet has some damn rage problems, but I guess that's to be expected from a dragon shifter. Am I ready to play with fire? You bet your ass I am. Derek, one of my sins, is making good work on stirring the pot. He's trying to rip open a hole to hell and he's gotten Luke on a leash to do just that. Don't worry, I have a plan. I just hope it doesn't get everybody killed.

With the world in chaos and the aliens swarming the domed city of Nashville, Maya Talbot continues on her quest to find her children while destruction rains down from above - the aliens have arrived and the invasion has begun. With a crew of unlikely allies and a mother's incredible determination, she must find her kids and get to safety before it's too late. But what if Maya can't outrun the alien invaders, and what if there isn't anywhere left for the survivors to hide? The race is on and the clock is ticking because the aliens seem bent on annihilating the human race and destroying the planet.

On the run and desperately trying to save his loved ones, Dax confronts the epic, evil forces now pillaging the post-apocalyptic landscape. Powerful allies and new friends come to his side as the battle of the Final Awakening begins. Dax must risk everything to save himself - and humanity.

The first semester at Prep is over, but an old tormentor, an unlikely instructor, a harsh test, and a tiresome journey will continue to push his limits. Can Terrence overcome them all? Will he buckle, or can the stress push him to rank up? Elsewhere, Uncle Tom and his Dungeoneering team find something unexpected in the dungeon. After months of fighting, they are ready to earn a profit for their toils. Can they handle the new challenge, or will they die like so many others before them? Will the risk be worth it?

In the shadowed corridors of Drew’s everyday life, a chilling whisper from beyond unveils a terrifying truth. Drew, an average man devoted to his family and job, finds his world spiraling into a haunting nightmare when the specter of his deceased grandfather emerges, heralding a series of gruesome murders that shatter his mundane existence. As reality warps into a twisted labyrinth of horror and science fiction, Drew grapples with heart-pounding paranoia. He is ensnared in a web of dark secrets and unthinkable deceptions, each turn more disturbing than the last. The brutal murder of his ...

When a tidal wave strikes the coast of New Zealand, Ben Henare and Lucy Campion are separated in the chaotic aftermath. As earthquakes shake the land and volcanoes erupt on the Pacific Rim of Fire, Ben wrestles with his Maori heritage as he faces the supernatural powers that threaten the land of Aotearoa. He must fight his way north on a quest through ice caves and oceans, battling the manifestations of the evil god Whiro and the creatures of the sky.

Paramedic Maya Talbot assumes her children to be safe at Grandma's. However, nothing could have prepared her for the chaos created when a strange obelisk rises from the ground and generates an impenetrable dome over the city. Riots, looting, and violence run rampant. The situation in Nashville deteriorates, and then they arrive, thrusting Maya into a desperate race to escape the dome and save her children from the dangers on the ground and from above. When darkness falls, the intergalactic visitors manifest our worst fears and threaten the future of humankind.

He entered the game in a blinding flash of light. He had no memory of who he was, where he came from, or why he was here. Where was here, anyway? All he knew was that he had entered an online game full of magic and wonder and fantastical beasts. But something was wrong. The world that he knew was gone. All the people. His family, loved ones, everything had been shattered and stolen from him. And he was tasked with saving the last remnants of the human race.

The haunting journey continues in the second installment of the Haunted Nightmare Trilogy, where the line between reality and terror is blurred even further. Ravna, once a victim of a chilling spectral encounter, believed his nightmares were left behind. However, a simple road trip transforms into a spine-chilling odyssey as the malevolent spirit, Preta, re-emerges, threatening to shatter the fragile peace Ravna has found. In this gripping sequel, Ravna’s life is once again thrown into turmoil. His blossoming relationship with his new love is on the brink of being torn asunder by the ...

In the gripping finale of the Haunted Nightmare Trilogy, Doug, an unyielding hunter of the paranormal, is thrust into a relentless battle against the insatiable ghost, Gaki. Believing his comrade, Ravna, possesses the key to vanquishing this spectral terror, Doug plunges into an alliance fraught with danger and dark secrets. As the spectral web tightens, Doug joins forces with a seasoned Hunter, weaving a treacherous path through a world riddled with demons and apparitions. With time slipping through their fingers, they race against a looming darkness that threatens to engulf reality itself...

A podcast about the business of writing with hosts J.D. Barker and J. Thorn.

The Fullerton Police Department has hired Samantha Moon to help with an unsolved murder investigation... But on the way home from the crime scene, Sam’s minivan slides off the road during a wicked thunderstorm. Seeking shelter, she sees a strange glow coming from a cave and stumbles upon a magic locket that delivers her 81 years into a bleak dystopian future... And into the middle of a vampire war. A blood war. When the leaders of the rival vampire factions discover she has the time travel locket, the chase is on. Now, Sam must discover how to use the locket to save her children—and the...

In the heart of a Chicago summer, a baffling disappearance shakes the city. Cody Clark, a seasoned private investigator, is thrust into his most personal case yet—his own brother has vanished without a trace. Tyler Clark’s boat is found abandoned on the shores of Lake Michigan. The scene is eerily calm—no blood, no struggle, just the vast, quiet lake. Tyler’s wife, Ashley, frantic and bewildered, turns to the one person she trusts to unravel the mystery: Cody, Tyler’s brother and a relentless detective. As Cody delves into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of secrets and lies. ...

In the still of the night, where the veil between worlds is thinnest, an overgrown graveyard whispers secrets of the dead. Here, under the ghostly gaze of an ancient observatory, Hank faces the darkest temptation of his life: to breach the sacred laws of nature. Reeling from the loss of his beloved wife, Hank is consumed by a singular obsession—to bring her back from the realm of the dead. His heart, shattered by grief, leads him down a path shrouded in black magic and forbidden rites. The townsfolk have long feared the cemetery’s ominous presence, whispering of unspeakable horrors that...

A relic thief. An ex-military mom. A grief-stricken father willing to do anything to save his son. An American demon hunter. All aboard the 8:05 pm from Chicago to New Orleans for 19 hours that will change their lives. When the relic of an ancient blood cult is used to summon the dead and open a portal to the beyond, demons escape onto the train. As the body count rises, each must fight to save their own lives and those of the people they love. New friendships are forged in the battles and love blossoms in the carnage.

Samuel awoke in the suicide forest. But where are the bodies? First a pack of wolves and then an ominous cloud eating away at what remains of this mysterious and barren parallel universe. Samuel must keep running to escape it. And when he does finally find others in this forsaken land, Major, Kole, and Mara seem to have their own agenda - and conflicting theories on how they can escape the Reversion. He’s got one shot at redemption. One chance at making things right. How will Samuel atone for the sins of another lifetime?